Thursday, December 29, 2011

Jump start your creativity in January 2012.Nathalie Kalbach has organised a group of creative women from around the globe in the scrapbooking and mixed media fields to join together for this event. They will share videos, audio or pictures to inspire. Get all the info hereIT'S FREE to sign up - why wouldn't you?

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

We've been to Auckland to celebrate our nephew's wedding.A bit late in the piece, I decided I wanted to make them a wedding quilt. Shared the fabrics with you a few weeks ago - a tight deadline but I made it.

Including a homemade card

with appropriate words inside

I am always amazed to see how the quilt changes through the different processes. This block shows the difference of part just basted down (I used 505 basting spray) and the other part appliqued

Click on images for more detail

Also enjoy the difference from basted top

to finished article

You can see more in the detail shots

Appliqued and basted

Quilting detail

Appliqued and basted

Quilted detail

And a few more quilting close-ups on blocks

I really had fun with the quilting

This is my take on a design by Donna Ward - check it out here if you want to make your own variation.